Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work - not upheld

Summary: Negligent supervision in relation to a prefabricated dwelling. Respondent failed to supervise critical aspects of the build. Negligence in carrying out building work prior to a consent being issued. Building work almost complete when consent was issued. Building work contrary to the building consent. Significant changes made to the design and construction of the building without any change to the building consent. Failure to provide a record of work on completion of restricted building work. Fined $5,000, costs of $2,500. Publication ordered. Fine reduced to $4,000 on the basis of mitigation submissions and, in particular, steps taken by the Respondent to upskill.